Youth Growth & Mentoring Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Lavon (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Lavon, TX, seeks a Youth Development Specialist to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring and small-group facilitation. You will collaborate with teachers and staff to design and deliver development programs that promote positive behavior and well-being.

The role focuses on mentoring, program design, and connecting students with resources within a nurturing, diverse residential school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring students across academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Ability to lead and facilitate small groups effectively.
• Strong collaboration with teachers and school staff.
• Capacity to design and deliver developmental programs.
• Promotes positive behavior and a supportive school climate.
• Ability to connect students with relevant resources and supports.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students and support their academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group sessions and activities.
• Collaborate with teachers to tailor development programs.
• Design and deliver programs that promote student growth.
• Encourage positive behavior and a safe, inclusive environment.
• Connect students with available resources and supports.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration

Program design

Positive behavior support

Resource connection

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Lavon, TX, seeks a Youth Development Specialist to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring and small-group facilitation. You will collaborate with teachers and staff to design and deliver development programs that promote positive behavior and well-being.

The role focuses on mentoring, program design, and connecting students with resources within a nurturing, diverse residential school setting.